1 / 30

Unit 7

Unit 7. Unit 7 Objectives. Identify considerations when assigned as a Strike Team Leader/Military (STLM) or Military Crew Advisor (MCAD). Define military organization and assigned military counterparts that a STL may interact with during a military assignment. Introduction.

dara-williams
Download Presentation

Unit 7

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Unit 7 Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  2. Unit 7 Objectives • Identify considerations when assigned as a Strike Team Leader/Military (STLM) or Military Crew Advisor (MCAD). • Define military organization and assigned military counterparts that a STL may interact with during a military assignment. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  3. Introduction Military Assistance at National Preparedness Level 5 Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  4. Position Requirements • Strike Team Leader: Crew (STLC) • Military Crew Advisors (MCAD) function at a level similar to single resource boss crew, but due to the complexities of military coordination a higher level of training is required. • Prior military deployment experience or military background is useful, but not required. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  5. Position Requirements • Strong leadership and communication skills, a good understanding of human factors and the ability to coordinate with a military command structure are essential. • Experience in delivering basic wildland fire training and mentoring fireline skills. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  6. Position Requirements • Arduous Fitness Level • Individual and Agency must commit to minimum 30-day assignment. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  7. Equipment Requirements • Line Gear and PPE • Tent, sleeping bag, red bag. • Programmable hand-held radio (if available). • Personal gear for extended assignment. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  8. Military Structure for Mobilizations • Battalions: 500 plus people • Companies: 100 plus people (5 crews each) • Crews: 20 people (platoons are divided into crews) Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  9. S-1: Finance S-2: Plans S-3: Operations S-4: Logistics Organization: Integrated into our Command Structure

  10. Military Chain of Command • Commissioned Officers: • Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel, and Generals. • Attended Officer Candidate School and College • They are saluted, called sir, and shown respect. • Personal interaction with enlisted ranks is limited. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  11. Military Chain of Command • Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs): • Corporals, Technical Specialists, Sergeants, and above. • Attended leadership training, and have experience. • Ensures actions are taken and accomplished. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  12. Our Chain of CommandBNML: Battalion Military Liaison: • Counterpart to Battalion Commanding Officer (CO): Lt. Colonel • Coordinates Operational and Support functions • Supervises STLMs • Liaison between the IMT and the Military Command Structure. • Some of these responsibilities may be delegated to a deputy. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  13. Our Chain of CommandSTLM: Strike Team Leader Military: • Counterpart to Company or Battery Commander: Captain • Supervises MCADs Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  14. MCAD: Military Crew Advisor • Counterpart to Military Crew Leaders: Lieutenant • Coordinates crew needs Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  15. Our Role • Coordinate the Incident Command System with the Military. • Use appropriate Chain of Command. • Train Military personnel to function in a wildland fire environment. • Provide for safety above all. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  16. Our Role • Assume authority when critical safety issues arise. • Ensure quality briefings are provided. • Maintain close contact with our counterparts at all times. This is critical! Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  17. Travel to NIFC Assemble the military support group: • BNML • Deputy BNML • 5 STLMs • 25 MCADs Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  18. Travel to NIFC • BNML will brief the group to establish expectations, priorities, and protocols. • STLMs: usually people with prior military mobilizations or experience higher qualifications than theposition requires. • MCADs: five work for each STLM. • Obtain needed supplies. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  19. Travel to Military Installation • Advance party completes political and administrative requirements: • Logistics: Firefighting gear delivered to the battalion ready to be issued prior to training. • Training: Cadre prepared with training material. • Finance: Coordinate per prior agreements. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  20. Travel to Military Installation • Travel via charter or civilian aircraft, housing off or on base. • Join up with counterparts: a formal process at formations. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  21. Classroom Training • One five-hour session, presented twice. • Condensed version of S-130, S-190, I-100, with emphasis on ICS, fire terminology, fire behavior, and safety. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  22. Travel to Incident • Military or charter flight with Battalion. • Organize camp. • Military in their own area. • STLMs and MCADs in close proximity. • Briefings, briefings, and more briefings. • Information exchange will be two way. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  23. At the Incident • Field training is normally two days. • It is the responsibility of the MCAD, STLM, and BNML to certify and document that military crews are ready for assignment. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  24. At the Incident • Chain saw training coordinated by BNML. • Type 1 Team assigned and the military will be integrated into the organization. The military will participate in strategy, planning meetings, etc. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  25. Military Crews are Considered Type 2 • Provide meaningful assignments. Crews are normally capable of much more than mop-up after working together for a period of time. • Spiking out: some units are willing to participate. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  26. Military Crews are Considered Type 2 • Coordinate with Division Supervisors. After troops have experience they will take a more direct role in their own supervision but you must maintain close contact. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  27. Military Crews are Considered Type 2 • Military will normally have medics with the crews • Military may provide support vehicles and aircraft when allowed by the incident. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  28. Demobilization • Ceremonies will normally be held to thank the Military Advisors. • Military fire gear will be collected. • Advisors will demob through the normal process. • Evaluations will be completed by STLMs and BNMLs. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  29. Military Operations Exercise Unit 7 – Military Assignments

  30. Review Unit 7 Objectives • Identify considerations when assigned as a Strike Team Leader/Military (STLM) or Military Crew Advisor (MCAD). • Define military organization and assigned military counterparts that a STL may interact with during a military assignment. Unit 7 – Military Assignments

More Related